Few people have written as many great rock songs in the past 15 years than Craig Finn. As frontman of the Hold Steady, Finn is about to celebrate the 10th anniversary of perhaps the band's greatest record, Boys and Girls in America. Finn has also branched into a solo career, which has become an outlet for his quieter, more contemplative songs. Finn talked with Steve about his the Hold Steady, and why he thinks it's tough to grow old in rock and roll.

<p>Few people have written as many great rock songs in the past 15 years than Craig Finn. As frontman of the Hold Steady, Finn is about to celebrate the 10th anniversary of perhaps the band&#39;s greatest record, Boys and Girls in America. Finn has also branched into a solo career, which has become an outlet for his quieter, more contemplative songs. Finn talked with Steve about his the Hold Steady, and why he thinks it&#39;s tough to grow old in rock and roll.</p>

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Few people have written as many great rock songs in the past 15 years than Craig Finn. As frontman of the Hold Steady, Finn is about to celebrate the 10th anniversary of perhaps the band's greatest record, Boys and Girls in America. Finn has also branc...

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